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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Houston

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Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Houston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Detroit to Houston

August 18 - September 8

Cheapest

DTW - Houston

$201

$162

Round trip

September 1 - September 8

Cheapest
Best

DTW - Houston

$247

$162

Round trip

August 18 - August 25

DTW - Houston

$234

$172

Round trip

July 14 - July 22

DTW - Houston

$223

$174

Round trip

July 8 - July 11

Earliest

DTW - Houston

$245

$182

Round trip

August 4 - August 25

DTW - Houston

$192

$182

Round trip

August 17 - August 26

DTW - Houston

$222

$187

Round trip

August 4 - August 8

DTW - Houston

$246

$188

Round trip

July 22 - July 29

DTW - Houston

$223

$191

Round trip

August 5 - August 10

DTW - Houston

$239

$192

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Houston

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Detroit to Houston, fares typically range from $127–$581, with a median of $211. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Houston? The most affordable month to fly is typically May, with a median fare of $129. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $132, followed closely by June, where the median fare is $133. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track these fluctuations.
A typical journey from Detroit to Houston takes about 6h 14m, including connections. This is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 1731 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, so total travel time can vary depending on your chosen flight and layovers.
Regarding direct flights from Detroit to Houston, 47.5% of recent fares were for non-stop itineraries. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Houston

Regular price: $167 - $264

Prices for flights from Detroit to Houston are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $167 to $264. The current lowest deal is $162 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from August 18 to September 8.

now $162

Low $167

High $264

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Houston is May, with a median price of $129. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1114. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $129

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,114

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Direct flights from Detroit to Houston

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Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Houston

Wed, Jul 1

βŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$218

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

βŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$208

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

βŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$220

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

βŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$200

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

βŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$223

$198

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

βŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$208

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Houston

3 nights

Dec 28 - Dec 31

$469Β Β β†’Β Β $358

24%

7 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 28

$415Β Β β†’Β Β $314

24%

10 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 31

$449Β Β β†’Β Β $359

20%

2 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 25

$469Β Β β†’Β Β $379

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Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Houston

Detroit - Houston route insights

πŸ’Έ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Houston are above the typical level, with a median price of $211.

πŸ“… Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Houston, with a median price of $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 6h 14m

The median flight duration from Detroit to Houston is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights from Detroit to Houston, with frequent deals available.

πŸ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $162

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $162 from Detroit to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Houston are frequent, appearing more than once a day.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Houston, offering competitive prices.

πŸ“ ~30 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$162

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good option for flights from Detroit to Houston.

πŸ“ ~26 km from city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$162

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Detroit to Houston.

πŸ“ ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$162

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

This major international airport offers extensive domestic and growing international route networks for your arrival.

πŸ“ ~220 km from Houston (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$207

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International provides reliable service and multiple carriers, often with competitive pricing for domestic routes.

πŸ“ ~200 km from Houston (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$255

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

This massive global hub offers nearly any destination not served by Houston, with high reliability during disruptions.

πŸ“ ~360 km from Houston (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$175

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is a major domestic hub, particularly useful for Southwest Airlines passengers, and easier to navigate.

πŸ“ ~360 km from Houston (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$296

Easterwood (CLL)

Easterwood is the closest geographical alternative for residents in Northwest Houston suburbs, with fast processing.

πŸ“ ~130 km from Houston (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$334

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to Houston is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $136. Booking 7-13 days out also offered relatively lower prices, averaging $258. Prices tend to be significantly higher when booking 28-59 days out, with an average of $545, and even more so for bookings made 60+ days in advance, where the average price was $600.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Houston is typically around $127 or less. The median price for this route was $211. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $581 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $127 threshold.

Historically, May has been the most affordable month to fly from Detroit to Houston, with a median price of $129. April and June also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $132 and $133 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $211, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.